Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a rattling noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle and the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to demontrond gmc (14101 n. Freeway, houston, tx), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 177,000.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: engine stalls while driving
37 of the 454 complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 72 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the original keys to the vehicle became inoperable while trying to open the doors and trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the engine stalled and the steering wheel became inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH downhill, the vehicle stalled and the contact lost all control of the vehicle. The vehicle continued downhill into an intersection, jumped a curb, and crashed into the bushes. The contact sustained neck, leg, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The passenger, who was pregnant, was released from the seat belt and thrown from the vehicle. The passenger sustained abdominal injuries that required medical attention and resulted in premature birth. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle spun out uncontrollably and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and both legs. The front passenger sustained injuries to the neck and both legs. The rear passenger sustained injuries to the back and both legs. The rear passenger sustained injuries to the back and neck. Medical attention was required for three occupants. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact believed the crashed was related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, the traction warning indicator illuminated, and all of the gauges on the instrument panel failed. The contact crashed the vehicle into a pole and the engine stalled. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the side of a bridge. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition cylinder and key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries reported and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but it was not confirmed if the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the driver was unable to turn the steering wheel and the vehicle stalled. As a result, the driver crashed into an expressway wall and bounced off into traffic where it was struck by another vehicle and a truck. A police report was filed. The driver was fatally injured. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but it was not confirmed if the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and speed were unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The engine light and engine power reduced indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal functioned. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the accelerator sensor and crank shaft sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 88,432.
This happen several times driving on freeway 60-70 MPH an engine loss power warning light vehicle. Vehicle started to hesitate will not accelerate over 10-20 MPH. Stalled on the emergency lane. After sitting around 10 mins vehicle started again back and warning light turned off. Arrived at dealership no codes. I cannot afford another vehicle can somebody assist me before I get into an accident with my kids...updated 06/09/14 *bf updated 06/10/2014 *js
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- Engine
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- Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall number 15V201000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
37 of 454 owner complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (8%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 2 recalls and 72 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Fire or smoke 53Headlights 47ABS 31No deployment 19Power steering loss 13Hesitation 12Harsh shifting 10Loss of power 9Won't start 9Steering lock-up 8Check engine light 7Steering noise 7Brake failure 6Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Water leak 6Ball joint 5Knocking 5Oil consumption 5
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